Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication Strong authentication is crucial in enhancing cybersecurity. Passwordless authentication relies on alternative methods, such as biometrics, one-time passcodes, or smart cards, to verify a user's identity.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. What was once a clear distinction between mass phishing emails and more targeted spear-phishing attempts is now blurring, making it harder to distinguish between the two.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set-up 2-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification involves adding a step to add an extra layer of protection to accounts. Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. Secure home router.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

Ukraine warned of a “massive” spear-phishing campaign carried out by Russia-linked threat actors against its government and private businesses. This is the third massive spear-phishing campaign that the Ukrainian government attributed to Russia-linked threat actors this year. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The advisory recommended enabling multifactor authentication (MFA), setting antivirus and anti-malware programs to conduct regular scans, deploying strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from. The post CISA, FBI Advise Vigilance as Ukraine Conflict Continues appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Executive summary Credential harvesting is a technique that hackers use to gain unauthorized access to legitimate credentials using a variety of strategies, tactics, and techniques such as phishing and DNS poisoning. According to recent research , phishing assaults targeted credential harvesting in 71.5% of cases in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The cybersecurity researchers observed threat actors obtaining initial access to organizations through a virtual private network (VPN) service without multifactor authentication (MFA) configured. The attackers mostly used Cisco vulnerabilities CVE-2020-3259 and CVE-2023-20269.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The number of people who use antivirus is too low. The worrying percentage of people who monitor their romantic partner online without consent. Read the report

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

This malware can infiltrate your smartphone through various means, such as malicious apps, infected websites, or phishing emails. Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. SharkBot is a banking trojan that has been active since October 2021, it allows to steal banking account credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication mechanisms. sellsourcecode.supercleaner).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence. government’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at phishing-report@us-cert.gov. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack. Use 2FA authentication for better protection.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Phishing Scam? Fake shipping delivery scams fall under the broader category of phishing scams. Protecting yourself from fake shipping notification scams and other phishing attacks requires caution. This helps ensure you are accessing the authentic site and not a fraudulent site.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

.” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. Require multifactor authentication. Filter network traffic. Update software.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A recent phishing scheme targeting live chat platforms works in part because website operators that use chat features are not always diligently scanning uploaded files for malware. The scheme is yet another recent example of phishing campaigns leveraging communication mediums outside of email to catch prospective victims off-guard.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2020

enabling bad actors to perform spear-phishing attacks comparatively with a high success rate. An attacker could exploit the weakness to carry out spear-phishing campaigns using messages that include links to malicious files hosted on Google Drive. ” reads the post published by THN.

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Vipre

MAY 5, 2021

If all you’ve done so far is to rely on antivirus scans and the good sense of your users to not click on suspicious emails, you’re doing the minimum. For instance, failing to educate users on the dangers of phishing amounts to business malpractice. 66% of ransomware infections are due to spam and phishing emails.

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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. They had the targeted unsuspecting persons with phishing emails that promised phoney collaboration opportunities. That way, antivirus detectors that trigger malware will be avoided.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When the user clicks on the ad they are redirected to a phishing page hosted at trabingviews[.]com: com: Phishing page The decoy site (trabingviews[.]com) com) looks quite authentic and shows three download buttons: one each for Windows, Mac and Linux. com Phishing domain: trabingviews[.]com

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. It’s not.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. If possible, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your gaming accounts as well. Watch for phishing and social engineering. The best way to stay safe is to be aware of the threat—and learn how to spot phishing and social engineering attacks when you encounter them. Account takeovers.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Known as phishing scams , these messages will typically ask you to provide personal information or click on a malicious link.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Leverage antivirus software. Be wary of email offers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

Malware-as-a-service has contributed substantially to the growth of ransomware and phishing attacks (among other attack types) in the past year, as they lower the technical barrier to entry for criminals to carry out attacks. BlackGuard detects antivirus processes. This allows it to bypass antivirus and string-based detection.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Also, whenever it is possible, activate two-factor authentication (2FA). To avoid potential vulnerabilities, keep your operating system, antivirus software, and other security tools up to date. As the use of Bitcoin has grown, so have the number of phishing and malware attempts that prey on naïve users. Ashford Be wary of fraud.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Back it up with an effective antivirus solution , EDR and SIEM. Use multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever you can. Lastly, ensure that emplyees are trained to be alert for suspicious emails or social media posts—they could be the start of a phishing attack.

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Google Security

MARCH 8, 2023

For example, Google Safe Browsing as well as antivirus software both block file-based UwS more effectively now, which was originally the goal of the Chrome Cleanup Tool. Next, several positive changes in the platform ecosystem have contributed to a more proactive safety stance than a reactive one.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images. This is a form of phishing scam.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

A mainstay of business-centric attacks, everything from spear phishing to CEO fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) lies in wait for unwary admins. These may be obtained by phishing, social engineering, insider threats, or carelessly handed data. Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Trusted relationships.

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